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Silver-Line SL-8 Floor Sander
Turn off the sander & unplug from outlet
Bend the Silver-Line SL-8 sheet in the paper bender located on the drum cover
(pictured)
Tilt the SL-8 back onto the handle and lift the drum cover for easy installation
Roll the drum until the paper slot is facing you and adjust the cams so the arrows
printed on the cams are facing you. The left arrow should point down, while the right
arrow points up.
Insert one end of the paper into the slot (pictured) and turn the drum around so
that the paper wraps around the drum. Insert the other end into the slot and
push both ends into the slot until the paper is snug on the drum. When using 20
grit or coarser paper, insert the top of the sheet first and then install the bottom
half, it will insert easier.
Using a 7/16" open wrench turns the left cam down ¼ turn, then turn the right cam
up ¼ turn (pictured). As you turn the second cam you will see the paper pull tight
into the drum. You must turn both cams a full ¼ turn to secure the paper.
Turning the cams more than the ¼ turn will not make the paper any tighter on the
drum, ¼ turn on each cam is all you need to attach the sheet. Turning the cams
too much can cause the cams to come completely around and loosen the paper.
Lower the drum cover and return the sander to its upright position resting on the
rear of the chassis.
Plug the machine into an outlet, turn it on and slowly lower the drum to the surface being sanded as you
walk forward. Lift the drum off the floor as you reach the end of the room, walk backwards on the same
path and lower the drum to sand the floor as you return to the other end of the room. Sand in both
directions with the Silver-Line SL-8 floor sander!
To remove used paper, reverse the process.
For very coarse paper, (12 & 16 grit) it may be necessary to remove grit to insert the paper into the slot.
First, bend the paper as instructed. Second, put on safety glasses and remove the grit by placing the
paper on a hard surface (grit up) and hammering the grit off the flaps until manageable. Continue
installation of the paper.
Problem: The SL-8 is not holding paper correctly.
Solution: Clean out cam slot for full operation!
Installation of paper on the
Troubleshooting your SL-8:
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Summary of Contents for Essex Silver-Line SL-8
- Page 1 Bend the Silver-Line SL-8 sheet in the paper bender located on the drum cover (pictured) Tilt the SL-8 back onto the handle and lift the drum cover for easy installation Roll the drum until the paper slot is facing you and adjust the cams so the arrows printed on the cams are facing you.
- Page 2 To improve the cam action of the SL-8 drum, follow these easy instructions: Look for sawdust built up between the cam and the aluminum end cap, opposite the pulley. Put a piece of coarse paper (#20) on the drum. This will force the cams, pawls and springs away from the end cap.
- Page 3 For initial sanding of moderately worn floors 60*, 80, 100*, 120 grit Sheets & Discs For finish sanding of all floors prior to applying new coatings For removing light scratches, sanding marks and minor surface damage 60, 80, 100, 120, 150 & 180 grit Sand screens For removing fine scratch marks prior to applying new coatings For light sanding between surface coatings *Indicates most popular rental grits for sanding floors.
- Page 4 Use the SL-8 sander for the main section of the floor and then follow with the SL-7 edger. This method will allow you to set the level you want in the main section of the floor and then bring it out to the edge of the room with the SL-7.
- Page 5 Replace abrasives to get the same type of cut across the floor. After you sand the floor with the SL-8 & SL-7 it is time to scrape corners, door jambs, etc. Use a wood handle scraper with a 1”...
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